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The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) in collaboration with the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey has a postdoctoral opening immediately available. The postdoctoral fellow will be under the supervision of Richard J. Servatius, Ph.D., Director of the SMBI. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality train scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. The research study integrates neuropsychological and personality scales, neurocognitive assessments, psychophysiology, and biological endpoints. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at TBRL. The successful candidate must: be independently motivated, be able to work in collaboration with others, have experience in human research, have a high degree of attention to detail, and be able to communicate clearly and write well. The candidate must be meet criteria for government hire (citizenship, background check). Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Connection Lab
Senior Research Associate (PhD-Level)
Who We Are:
Connection Lab is a small behavioral research laboratory based in San Francisco, CA. We aim to produce high-quality research that focuses on increasing people’s well-being both in their personal and professional lives. Our focus is on the idea of self-connection, but we also deal with related topics including mindfulness, authenticity, and meaning in life.
Who We Are Looking For:
Connection Lab is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our research lab and to help further research on self-connection and well-being. Although the ideal candidate would be based in the San Francisco area full-time, we are open to finding a work arrangement that works well for both the lab and the candidate. The ideal candidate will have significant research experience and be able to work alone and in a team to complete research studies and to produce high-quality publications and presentations. Structurally, the incumbent will report directly to and work in conjunction with the Director of Research.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities ;
Supervise projects from start to finish, including generating research ideas, designing studies, recruiting participants, analyzing data, and disseminating results
Keep current on research that is relevant to the lab’s foci
Represent the lab at regional and national/international research conferences
Contribute to an ongoing series of publications and presentations resulting from the lab’s research
Complete other duties, as needed
Required Education, Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities
Doctoral degree or ABD in psychology, business, or a related social or behavioral science field with an emphasis in quantitative research
Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences
Strong quantitative skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely, for an academic audience, using APA style
Comfort working both as a team and independently on various research tasks
Ideal Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience using various statistical programs, including SPSS, R, and STATA.
Experience with hierarchical and longitudinal data and analyses, as well as techniques such as item response theory and social network analysis
Previous experience performing well-being and/or positive psychology research
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to non-academic audiences
Experience working remotely on various research tasks
Detail-oriented with a knack for spotting small errors or inconsistencies
What You Get:
Should you join us, you will have the chance to make a difference in people’s lives by aiming to increase their well-being both at home and at work. You will be able to do so in a flexible work environment within which you can work remotely on most days of the week. For your hard work, you will receive a competitive salary with 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, you will get 10 paid holidays as well as annual paid time off. You will also have the option to contribute to a retirement account in which the company will match up to 3% of your contribution.
If this sounds like you, please send a letter of interest and a current CV to research@connectionlab.com

Loyola Marymount University’s Heads UP psychology research lab, under the direction of Dr. Joe LaBrie, is looking for a full-time research assistant to execute grant-funded research on alcohol and other health-related behavioral and psychosocial domains with (high-risk) emerging adults. This highly productive lab has multiple active grants and research studies. This job provides a significant opportunity for publications and preparation for further graduate study.
About us: The Heads UP lab researches alcohol use and other health behaviors among college students. This lab focuses on the behavioral and psychosocial factors of engaging in risk behavior and how to leverage these factors to improve intervention strategies. Current projects include: 1. A Parent Based Intervention feasibility and implementation study; 2. A gamified Personalized Normative Feedback intervention study; 3. A project looking at the connection between social media and risk behaviors; and others.
Responsibilities include:
Project management including recruitment/retention of research participants.
Data collection and entry. Data cleaning and scoring.
Perform comprehensive literature reviews and contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, grants, and reports. Assist and perform statistical analysis and evaluation of research results.
Facilitation of individual and group motivational enhancement interventions targeting problematic drinking among college students.
Design/program assessments using online survey software.
Oversee all IRB
Serve as liaison between Heads Up and various campus departments. Represent LMUwithin the Psychology community and at professional conferences; serve on committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters Candidate or Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year research experience with a strong understanding and verifiable application of research methodology and data analysis.
Strong writer in APA style
Opportunities for significant publications.
Familiarity and experience using online survey software encouraged.
Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of SPSS
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
For more information and to apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and writing sample to Heads UP at headsup@lmu.edu .

Lakewood Wellness Partners is hiring Post-Doctoral Residents and Provisionally Licensed Psychologists who want to work in a diverse (all ages and opportunities to specialize) and growing private practice in Dallas for at least a 3-year commitment that provides comprehensive assessment/testing and therapy services to start at a mutually agreed to date in 2019. We are hiring one person (salaried positions with perks) and are interested in those who want to focus on child and adolescent (with some couples and adults) therapy and assessment. Please send a CV to Dr. Katherine Pang at kpang@lakewoodwellnesspartners.com

Post-doctoral Fellow
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Center of Behavioral Health. We are especially interested in candidates with a developmental psychology background and research interests in adolescent health and development. The Post-doctoral Fellow will be expected to develop their own program of research and collaborate with other investigators at Connecticut Children’s. Collaborative opportunities also exist with the University of Connecticut Health Center, the main camps of the University of Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut School of Social work. The fellowship will provide experience in grantsmanship, project management, and manuscript preparation through collaborative work on research projects focused on adolescence and emerging adulthood, access to workshops and seminars in advanced methodology and statistics, and funds for conference travel. Interested candidates must complete an online application, including a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a CV, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be e-mailed to Christine McCauley Ohannessian at COhannessian@connecticutchildrens.org . Questions regarding the application process should be e-mailed to Brian Murray at BMurray@connecticutchildrens.org . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in developmental psychology, human development and family studies, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advanced statistical modeling (e.g., SEM, HLM, growth curve modeling, time-varying effect modeling, latent class analysis)

February 28, 2019
Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship in Traumatic Stress and Addictions
Center of Alcohol Studies and the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Description:
This is a two-year endowed post-doctoral clinical research fellowship available to psychologists, and other social scientists interested in developing their professional trajectory towards translational research on interventions and treatments for traumatic stress and addictions. Trainees are expected to conduct research in areas that could range from:
-applying human experimental medicine approaches to develop or modify behavioral interventions;
-identifying biomarkers predicting individual differences leading to treatment matching;
-conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses or secondary, integrative data analyses of clinical trials seeking to identify mechanisms or moderators of change;
-developing or modifying interventions or combination behavioral therapies to treatment traumatic stress and addictions;
-testing technology or mobile health applications of evidence based treatments;
-studying implementation and dissemination of evidence based treatments in the community.
The training program is designed to impart the skills necessary for submitting competitive career development (LRP and K) awards. The emphasis on translational clinical research will require competitive applicants to demonstrate an interest in mentorship from an interdisciplinary team of scientists who will help build knowledge in a number of relevant domains including (but not limited to) clinical trials, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and implementation science.
Trainees will be mentored in core domains of translational research in addictions and trauma treatment including: (1) experimental medicine and clinical trials methods and design, (2) translational neuroscience relating to stress models in animals and humans (3) biostatistics, (4) research design, management, and ethics, (5) scientific writing and oral presentation, and (6) grant preparation. The training program is led by a group of internationally recognized researchers with strong records in addiction-focused clinical trials including psychological and psychopharmacological interventions, cardiac neuroscience, SCAN-based (social, cognitive and affective) neuroscience, neuroimaging, and prevention research. Faculty include: Brandon Alderman, Ph.D., Marsha Bates, Ph.D., Jennifer Buckman, Ph.D., Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP, Matthew Lee, Ph.D., Lesia Ruglass, Ph.D., Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D, ABPP. Candidates can elect to work in any of the numerous human neuroscience, epidemiology, or clinical treatment laboratories affiliated with the program.
Trainees who are interested will have opportunities to receive supervised clinical hours at the Dialectical Behavior Therapies Clinic at Rutgers University (DBT-RU). Trainees must apply for a limited permit from the State of New Jersey.
The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University, is a multidisciplinary research and training institute, which performs clinical and biomedical research on alcohol and substance use disorders. CAS serves as a home to clinical and biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners across Rutgers University schools and programs, as well as an illustrious group of affiliated scientists outside of the university. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is home to CAS, with strong ties to the School of Public Health, University Behavioral Health Services, and the Brain Health Institute.
GSAPP’s commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu.
To Apply:
Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to Stephanie Peeters, Senior Administrative Assistant, snsmith@smithers.rutgers.edu . Please compile the application materials into a single PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial. Please note: If your mentors prefer to submit their letters separately, please request that they indicate your name in their email. For additional information contact Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP at denise.hien@smithers.rutgers.edu.
Qualifications:
PhD in clinical psychology or related field from an APA accredited program. A publication track record, experience in addiction and traumatic stress is required. Interest in statistical modeling is a plus.
Application deadline: April 1, 2019
Start Date: July 2, 2019
Salary: $49,000 with benefits
Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary
The Director of Research will work primarily on the Character Lab Research Network (CLRN) where they will liaise between top-tier scientists and a fast growing network of school partners to facilitate a variety of research projects. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Sean Talamas, as well as collaborating with other Directors, this individual will come into a role where they can combine their passion for research and education with their skills in project management and communication.
We are looking for an individual who has hands-on experience with research and understands its demands. Juggling multiple projects at once, the right candidate embraces time management, can spot areas to improve process inefficiencies, and will thrive within our small and dynamic team.
About Character Lab
Character Lab is a nonprofit devoted to advancing the science and practice of character development. We were founded in 2012 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth) who see character development as essential to helping all children thrive.
Our research has shown that success and well-being depend on a multitude of strengths that are organized into three dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual. Interpersonal strengths like gratitude and empathy enable caring relationships with other people; intrapersonal strengths like grit and growth mindset enable achievement; and intellectual strengths like curiosity and humor enable a fertile life of the mind.
To advance the science of character development, Character Lab connects leading psychologists with middle and high schools across the country. To advance the practice of character development, Character Lab translates research findings into Playbooks, instructional materials co-created with scientists, educators, and designers. To learn more, see our most recent Annual Letter .
Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). We are sixteen full-time designers, educators, and scientists (and one dog) under one roof. To learn more, read our Culture Book .
Key Responsibilities
● Facilitating the work of top-tier scientists
● Liaise with the Education Manager, who manages our school partnerships and data teams, as needed
● Creating operational procedures for:
○ Data management
○ Power analysis
○ Evaluation of study proposals
○ Pre-registration on the Open Science Framework
● Manage and promote CLRN’s visibility in academic and research spaces
● Develop strategic partnerships in the service of forming a scientific advisory council to inform our research practices
● Proactively identify capabilities and opportunities for alternative types of data collection (e.g. big data, longitudinal studies)
● Conduct internal studies, including but not limited to A/B testing different platforms, beta testing new features, or studying the impact of CLRN on the future of character research
● Manage and delegate tasks to our research associate
● Occasional travel (once every other month)
Qualifications
● 5-7 years of relevant experience in research execution and evaluation
● Master’s degree required; PhD in psychology or related field preferred
● Fluent understanding of scientific best practices and advances in open science efforts
● Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
● Comfortable working with multiple collaborators and thinking strategically about system improvements across many projects and partnerships simultaneously
● Experience with educational or school-based research preferred
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
● Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary
● Some light to medium level of manual labor (e.g., preparing mailings, moving boxes of materials, etc.)
Compensation
Competitive salary is commensurate with individual’s experience and skills. All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.
How to apply
Character Lab is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply. Character Lab has retained the services of Insight Executive Search. For more information or to apply for the position, please contact:
Aaron Schmidt, President
Insight Executive Search
(949) 281-7525
aaron.schmidt@insightexecutivesearch.com